Correctly used condoms work well to prevent the transmission of STDs that are transmitted via semen or body fluids, which are gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and trichomonas. Condoms still have a failure rate of 11% when used correctly, and in average usage, that failure rate is closer to 20% because of inconsistent use, breakage and putting on the condom after initiating sexual intimacy. Condoms cannot work to prevent the spread of STDs that are transmitted from direct contact in areas beyond where a condom covers, such as herpes, HPV, syphilis and pubic lice.

“JUUL” is a brand of electronic NICOTINE delivery system officially offered as an alternative to […]

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Jill Grimes, MD, is a board-certified family physician with a passion for preventative medicine. She shares her opinions about all things medical, breaking down complex clinical issues into common sense explanations. Her blog is for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice, as you (the reader) hereby agree that there is no physician-patient relationship. Please do, however, use this information to start a discussion with your own health care providers.